as in regulating
to make changes to (something) in order to keep a desirable balance, proportion, etc.
He takes insulin to modulate his blood sugar levels. She kept talking during the performance, making no effort to modulate her voice.
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Recent Examples of modulating
The approach has nothing to do with maximizing screentime or superseding her actual director, but modulating her performance within a broader context.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s made with guayusa (a natural source of L-theanine and caffeine) and gotu kola (for modulating GABA).
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Even for women uninterested in modulating their feelings and behavior to fit a societal standard of supportive positivity, perimenopause is presented as a hazard to health and well-being.
—Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
The approach that works for him involves periodized nutrition, modulating his fat and carbohydrate consumption based on his day-to-day training needs.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Joe was modulating it brilliantly and knowing how much of it to use and not to.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Its main tool is its ability to raise and lower interest rates, modulating the pace of economic growth to keep unemployment low and inflation steady.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Besides modulating your emotions, serotonin also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so a lack thereof can trigger overeating.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
The robot autonomously handles uncertainties, such as variations in material positioning and connection points, dynamically adjusting its posture and modulating force during the insertion and removal of flexible wiring harnesses.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s made with guayusa (a natural source of L-theanine and caffeine) and gotu kola (for modulating GABA).
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Even for women uninterested in modulating their feelings and behavior to fit a societal standard of supportive positivity, perimenopause is presented as a hazard to health and well-being.
—Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
The approach that works for him involves periodized nutrition, modulating his fat and carbohydrate consumption based on his day-to-day training needs.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Joe was modulating it brilliantly and knowing how much of it to use and not to.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Its main tool is its ability to raise and lower interest rates, modulating the pace of economic growth to keep unemployment low and inflation steady.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Besides modulating your emotions, serotonin also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, so a lack thereof can trigger overeating.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
The robot autonomously handles uncertainties, such as variations in material positioning and connection points, dynamically adjusting its posture and modulating force during the insertion and removal of flexible wiring harnesses.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulating
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Trigger-point injections reverse the hyper-irritability of nerves by inhibiting the influx of neurochemicals and re-regulating the function of various nerves.—
Dr. Patricia Richard,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Why a Balanced Diet Matters on GLP-1s GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking a hormone in the body that helps with weight loss by reducing appetite and regulating blood sugar.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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But goalie-specific coaches have been around for years, too, and may have some adjusting to do.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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After adjusting for a variety of factors, including smoking habits and marital status, the trend showed that becoming obese later in life still carried risks, but the danger compounded the longer people stayed obese.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Last month, the Senate passed a bill 89-10 aimed at improving housing affordability, following the House of Representatives’ passage of a narrower version earlier this year.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Instead of correcting the errors and letting voters decide again, the council imposed higher fees anyway, including automatic increases.—
Mark Powell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets have won six games involving clutch time during the streak, correcting a trend of fourth-quarter execution issues.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Modulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulating. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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